In-between and all along
The Question: More a task. Can you capture in photos with captions, describe in written ‘snapshots’, or even in video, three events in the next few days which illustrate the reality of your life? JIM Ways of Seeing John Berger – Forest for the trees for the tree in the forests CAMERON Monday If …
Visions of idealism
The Question: Idealistic perhaps, but what one thing (or things) do you wish would change for your life, or for the world, in 2017? ROSS The question of what I would do to make the world a better place for individuals has been on my mind for a long time – maybe thirty years. I …
When it isn’t always magic
The Question: Whether you are observing the coming holidays, or you are not, is there a difficult memory you associate with this time of year? MARG I have procrastinated about this all week, but I know I need to write it. I come from a small family that consists of myself, my parents and my …
Three things (or less)
The Question: You are banished from the world you know for a year on a desert island, with your food and water, clothing, shelter, toiletries, all taken care of. You are allowed three items. What do you bring along? MARG Three things that are already taken care of. Tomatoes, what would my life be without …
After the election
The Question: Has the recent US presidential election affected you? If so, how, and if not, why? ANDREW You would think that because I live on the other side of the world, that something as remote as the US presidential election would have no bearing on my life. However, it has a little bearing …
A place to find joy
The Question: At the age you are today, do you have a go-to place to find joy? And if so, what is it, and how often do you have the chance to feel that joy? If not, what’s in the way? JUDY Me and my shadow – Happiness and sorrow. My mama made me my favorite cherry …
Mid-air, mid-life
Maybe it’s my age, nearly 47 and that growing realization that I am really at the mid-point of life but unaware; concerned but oblivious. Life is still pretty quality stuff, but it has a definable end now, and I feel an urgency. There is a lot yet to learn. Kind of swinging in the middle …